Cyprus

Capital: Nicosia GDP growth (annual %) 2016 : 1.7%
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Key Facts

Full name: Republic of Cyprus
Population: 879,000 (combined) (UN, 2010)
Area (combined): 9,251 sq km (3,572 sq miles)
Major languages: Greek, Turkish
Major religions: Christianity, Islam
Life expectancy: 78 years (men), 82 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: Euro from 1 January 2008; Turkish lira used in north
Main exports: Clothing, potatoes, cigarettes, pharmaceuticals
GNI per capita: US $29,430 (World Bank, 2010)
Internet domain: .cy
International dialling code: +357

 

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